Definitive Contract FA865020C2309
Award Date
11/18/19
Potential Completion Date
12/22/22
Potential Value
$748K
Federal Agency
Air Force Research Laboratory
Awardee
Engine Research Associates Inc.
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AC12 - National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Applied Research
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
Total Small Business
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of Performance
Fort Wayne, IN 46815, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
12
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
SBIR Program Phase II Action
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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